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Just ten quarterbacks in the history of the NFL have thrown for more than 50,000 yards in a career.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan became the 10th signal-caller in NFL history to reach 50,000 career passing yards during a Week 14, 40-20 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
Ryan, who entered the game needing 34 yards to hit the milestone, reached 50,000 with a 14-yard pass to Russell Gage in the first quarter. The accomplishment occurred in Ryan's 186th career game.
Rivers became the ninth quarterback to reach 50,000 yards passing in a career. He achieved the milestone in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Chargers game against the Oakland Raiders. He eclipsed the 50k mark on a 11-yard completion to receiver Keenan Allen.
Roethlisberger became the eighth quarterback to reach 50,000 yards passing in a career. He achieved the milestone in the fourth quarter of the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He eclipsed the 50k mark on a 18-yard completion to running back Le'Veon Bell.
Manning became the seventh quarterback to reach 50,000 yards passing in a career. He entered Week 9's matchup against the Los Angeles Rams with 186 yards remaining to reach 50,000 yards passing. He crossed the mark in the fourth quarter with a long pass to Sterling Shepard.
Brady became just the sixth quarterback to reach 50,000 yards passing in a career. He achieved the milestone in the first quarter of the New England Patriots game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He eclipsed the 50k mark on a 27-yard completion to tight end Rob Gronkowski.
Brees became the fifth NFL quarterback to reach 50,000 yards passing in a career. He achieved the milestone in the fourth quarter of the New Orleans Saints 31-13 win over the Carolina Panthers. He reached the 50k mark on a 22-yard completion to tight end Jimmy Graham with 10:42 to play in the game.
Manning became the fourth QB to reach 50,000 yards when he completed a 24-yard pass to wide receiver Austin Collie early in the second half of the Indianapolis Colts loss to the New York Jets.
Favre connected with running back Ahman Green on a 17-yard pass play in the second quarter of the Green Bay Packers’ 26-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field to become the third player in history to reach 50,000 yards.
Elway joined Marino in the 50,000-yard club after he completed a five-yard pass to wide receiver Willie Green in the first quarter of the Denver Broncos’ 40-14 win over the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium.
Marino became the first player in history to reach 50,000 passing yards when he completed a 36-yard pass to wide receiver O.J. McDuffie during the second quarter of the Dolphins 37-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Miami.